Departmental Information Security Officer

NEW BRUNSWICK HOUSING CORPORATIONDEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER (DISO) / IT LEAD (Under Review)(PAY BAND 6)FREDERICTONOPEN COMPETITION - TEMPORARY OPPORTUNITY

The New Brunswick Housing Corporation (NBHC) is seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join the Business System Support team as the Departmental Information Security Officer (DISO) / IT Lead in Fredericton.

The NBHC is focused on working with all levels of government, community groups, organizations, and the private sector to identify and maximize housing development opportunities while providing support through a housing strategy to positively impact New Brunswickers.

Reporting to the Business System Support Manager, the successful candidate will serve a dual role, providing technical leadership for NBHC¿s IT systems, including leading the development and execution of the Corporation¿s IT and digital transformation strategy, while ensuring compliance with government security standards and safeguarding organizational information assets.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring IT security policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with government requirements;

• Conducting Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs), Business Impact Assessments (BIAs), and security reviews (penetration testing, Privacy Impact Assessments etc.) for new and existing systems and applications;

• Overseeing system upgrades, patches, and enhancements to maintain system stability, performance, and security;

• Managing security incidents and ensuring appropriate response and reporting;

• Represent the Department on various committees and working groups, including the Departmental Information Security Officers working group;

• Leading the development and continuous evolution of NBHC¿s IT strategy and digital transformation roadmap, aligned with GNB priorities;

• Leading the strategic digital transformation initiatives by identifying, prioritizing, and driving opportunities to modernize, improve, and consolidate systems and business processes;

• Assessing new and existing applications to ensure alignment with business needs, strategic IT direction, technical standards, and security requirements;

• Providing guidance and leadership throughout the lifecycle of IT initiatives, including system design, testing, implementation, and change management, with a focus on delivering transformative business outcomes;

• Collaborating with Service New Brunswick (SNB) and other departments on enterprise-wide initiatives and service delivery;

• Providing advice and recommendations to management on IT solutions, risks, and security considerations, including strategic direction on digital innovation and transformation;

• Acting as the subject matter expert (SME) for NBHC applications, providing advanced support, troubleshooting, and guidance to technical teams and developers.

Need to have:

A bachelor¿s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in information security, IT strategy and operations and systems support; or a two (2) year diploma in an Information Technology discipline and nine (9) years related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Nice to have: Preference may be given to candidates that possess or have experience in one or more of the following:

• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco) or equivalent credentials;
• Information security frameworks, policies, and compliance standards;
• Conducting Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs) and Business Impact Assessments (BIAs);
• Enterprise IT strategy development or digital transformation initiatives aligned with organizational priorities;
• Assessing and modernizing legacy systems (integration, standardization and improvement).

Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following leadership competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Creative thinking / innovation
• Change leadership
• Results orientated
• Relationship / network building

Technical Competencies:The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Knowledge of Information Systems Security
• Knowledge of Auditing (e.g. Information Systems Security Processes and Controls)
• Knowledge of Research Methodologies, Principles and Practices
• Knowledge of IT strategic planning, enterprise architecture principles, and digital transformation methodologies.

Operational Requirements:

Travel within the province may be required.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years, including part-time and full-time employment.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Wage:

Pay Band 6 - $78,546 - $104,494 annually.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply:

We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by June 25, 2026, indicating competition number R37-2026-27-10. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

New Brunswick Housing CorporationHuman Resource Services4th floor, 551 King StreetFredericton, NB E3B 1E7Telephone: (506) 462-5096E-mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the Civil Service Act, veterans who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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